Welcome to the File Types Certificate
Difficulty: Beginner
Stop guessing which file format or resolution you need. In this quick, practical workshop, you’ll master the essential technical standards for print and digital design. Learn the difference between vector and raster assets, when to use CMYK versus RGB, and how to identify screen resolution vs. print resolution. By the end of two hours, you’ll know exactly which formats support transparency, what works best for web vs. print, and how to verify that your images are crisp and ready every single time.
Lessons
File Types and Resolution

Kylee Stoop
Course Instructor
About Your Instructor
Meet your instructor, Kylee Stoop! As Dot Academy’s Lead Instructional Designer, Kylee brings over six years of experience in education. Blending her background as a former art teacher and college-trained designer with a Master’s in Instructional Design and a Bachelor’s in Educational Studies, Kylee uses her strong foundation in visual art and pedagogy to deliver clear instruction.
